Story perspectives
Three Jailed After Violent Protests Over Asylum Allegations
10/8/2025
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Story summary
- Three men—Martin Peagram, Dean Smith, and Stuart Williams—were jailed for violent disorder linked to Epping protests over an asylum seeker's sexual assault allegation.
- Sentences ranged from 1 year 10 months to 2 years 4 months.
- About 500 attended; police reported minor injuries and vehicle damage.
- Epping Forest district council will appeal Bell Hotel asylum decision; Swords opposes Endeavour House relocation.
